So your saying that the type of gi doesn't matter to you because you don't care about competition. This thread is about competition rules.

Not at all. You should read what I wrote. I like competition. I do far too little of it, as I have too few opportunities for it. The type of gi I face doesn't matter to me because I don't put such a high value on using every edge I can can to assure my victory. I will do everything in my power to win. If you do something I cannot change (put on a funky gi), I won't worry about it. Even if I succeed in throwing or pinning you, I might still get a bad call and lose the match. But if I learn from what worked, then I feel I'm progressing.

Originally Posted by Kenikim

what?

What part of the concept of "no" were you unclear on? I do not care if my competitor has ultra short sleeves and a fabric softened gi. On the plus side, he'll be snuggly soft, and I can feel his strong, burly arms under my direct grip. On the downside, I'm likely to rip out his arm air.

Originally Posted by Kenikim

what? catering to a lowest common denominator

Really, I'm not sure how to be more clear here. Standardization is always a move to cater to the lowest common denominator in a given group. There is a balance between generally accepted practices, and defining how the warp and weft of a fabric must lie in relation to the floor. In this case, the IJF is catering to the lowest common denominator possible by defining the make-up of a gi in minutiae. It's silly, and mostly it's a money grab to solve a non-existent problem.

Originally Posted by Kenikim

you say "at some point, you have to acknowledge that there will be differences between the competitors, and they will have to sort it out themselves." so by your reasoning, there is no need to have referees or rule sets.

Not at all. You should read what I wrote. I like competition. I do far too little of it, as I have too few opportunities for it. The type of gi I face doesn't matter to me because I don't put such a high value on using every edge I can can to assure my victory. I will do everything in my power to win. If you do something I cannot change (put on a funky gi), I won't worry about it. Even if I succeed in throwing or pinning you, I might still get a bad call and lose the match. But if I learn from what worked, then I feel I'm progressing.What part of the concept of "no" were you unclear on? I do not care if my competitor has ultra short sleeves and a fabric softened gi. On the plus side, he'll be snuggly soft, and I can feel his strong, burly arms under my direct grip. On the downside, I'm likely to rip out his arm air.

Really, I'm not sure how to be more clear here. Standardization is always a move to cater to the lowest common denominator in a given group. There is a balance between generally accepted practices, and defining how the warp and weft of a fabric must lie in relation to the floor. In this case, the IJF is catering to the lowest common denominator possible by defining the make-up of a gi in minutiae. It's silly, and mostly it's a money grab to solve a non-existent problem.

Logic fails for you, doesn't it?

ya, i am clearly in the wrong. i've wasted my time arguing with someone who is bent on being stubborn just for the sake of being stubborn. you have turned a debate into an brash argument. you have already made up your mind and are replying with with sheer non-sense.

Standards are already in place though, precisely because gamesmanship with the gi got so bad (watch a Judo match from the 80s), so what exactly is the point of this "IJF certification" thing?

You win a gold star. We have standards in place. At last year's Alaska State Judo tournament, they brought out those funky little plastic calipers. These further regulations delve into the realm of micro-managing (and money-grubbing).

Originally Posted by Kenikim

you have already made up your mind and are replying with with sheer non-sense.

I can't help you if you don't read.I've outlined my arguments, and presented them in a pretty straightforward manner. I haven't yet begun to get to nonsense. I give this thread another 3 pages before we get to that.

Jeez, a lot of bile being tossed back and forth. Yeh, we've got logical disconnects here, but there's no need to come to blows. That's for atemi waza MAs =D

After reading all 6 pages of this instead of studying for finals (don't take me seriously, I obviously have no logic), while I do agree that the $50k sum is a burning piece of bullshido, the idea of standardization is still a good one, and I have to side with the IJF's standardization, even if I hate their execution to death.

Originally Posted by Muerteds

Should we add height categories to equalize that as well? Of course not.

We don't have to directly equalize height. We equalize weight, which is probably (albeit arguably) more important, and has a moderately equalizing effect on height itself. It's exactly this equalization that Judo should aspire to: nothing, NOTHING but the Judokas' musculature, mentalities, and technique should matter.

Yes, good technique will overcome a good gi. But I think it'd be better for the sport if gis were standardized so that Judoka could spend their time defeating said musculature, mentality, and technique rather than equipment.